"In the first part of this essay I describe the ways in which Stevenson's texts, primarily Kidnapped, initially seem to establish a clear-cut distinction between the monetary and linguistic economies of the Highlands and Lowlands, with the Highlands functioning as a predictable retreat from a commercialism that clearly troubled Stevenson."

The greater part of this essay was given as a lecture at the Royal institution on the 17th of May 1895. It discusses Stevenson's life and his contributions to literature, and generally praises his work.

This review essay is largely biographical, with commentary and criticism on Stevenson's works, including An Apology for Idlers, Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin, The Amateur Emigrant, David Balfour (the two parts) and Treasure Island. Includes quotes from Stevenson, indicating how he felt about his own writing.

This site gives an extensive biography outlining Stevenson's personalhistory, writing, travel, and his reception as an author. Includes a bibliography of books about Stevenson and links to websites describing places Stevenson visited.

This is the full text of a book published by Japp, a friend of Stevenson. It includes many letters from Stevenson to Japp, as well as Japp's commentary and Japp's record of commentary by Stevenson's other friends and acquaintances. Includes some discussion of Stevenson's literary influences.

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